Anna Samuel creates hyper reality cakes, crafting edible art like kappa-meen curry and biryani

Anna Samuel creates hyper reality cakes, crafting edible art like kappa-meen curry and biryani

Anna Samuel | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Anna Samuel gifted her a father-in-law a potted succulent on his birthday. He kept it on a shelf with his collection of cacti. “When it was time to cut the birthday cake, I brought it to the table. That is when he realised it was a cake!” says […]

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Mandi and other Arabian foods top Kerala’s taste preferences

Mandi and other Arabian foods top Kerala’s taste preferences

The chicken for kuzhimandi being taken out of the pit in which it is cooked at Al Reem, Thammanam, Kochi | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT Biryani vs mandi is a legit debate in Kerala today. Over the past decade, the subtly flavoured yet satisfying Yemeni dish has crept into the Malayali food scene and has now […]

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From rezala to biryani: Here’s why you should head to this rooftop restaurant in Kolkata

From rezala to biryani: Here’s why you should head to this rooftop restaurant in Kolkata

Manzilat Fatima After climbing four floors we reach Manzilat’s. A little window by the staircase offers a glimpse of the kitchen, where through smoke and the clang of vessels rises the soft strains of The Beatles’ as Manzilat Fatima swings and swishes her ladle. As the unassuming wooden door to the terrace opens, we are […]

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From rezala to biryani: Here’s why you should head to this rooftop restaurant in Kolkata

From rezala to biryani: Here’s why you should head to this rooftop restaurant in Kolkata

Manzilat Fatima After climbing four floors we reach Manzilat’s. A little window by the staircase offers a glimpse of the kitchen, where through smoke and the clang of vessels rises the soft strains of The Beatles’ as Manzilat Fatima swings and swishes her ladle. As the unassuming wooden door to the terrace opens, we are […]

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What were Thiruvananthapuram’s food trends in 2023

What were Thiruvananthapuram’s food trends in 2023

Eating out has never been so exciting. There is something to suit every taste and every pocket at all times of the day. From all-day outlets and fine dining restaurants to tiny chayakkadas, with out-of-the-box names and some without even a sign board, there is a wide spread to choose from. Let us take you […]

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Korma, bada gosht, biryani: Here’s what to order at The Ambur Canteen in Chennai

Korma, bada gosht, biryani: Here’s what to order at The Ambur Canteen in Chennai

Biryani, the crowd favourite at The Ambur Canteen Gulab jamun At The Ambur Canteen, the seekh kebab will make you want to pause even the most important conversation. It is soft, delicate and full of flavour and it takes a lot to keep from ordering a second plate. The menu here is steeped in nostalgia. […]

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Korma, bada gosht, biryani: Here’s what to order at The Ambur Canteen in Chennai

Korma, bada gosht, biryani: Here’s what to order at The Ambur Canteen in Chennai

Biryani, the crowd favourite at The Ambur Canteen Gulab jamun At The Ambur Canteen, the seekh kebab will make you want to pause even the most important conversation. It is soft, delicate and full of flavour and it takes a lot to keep from ordering a second plate. The menu here is steeped in nostalgia. […]

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Why Kozhikode’s Paragon Restaurant is on Taste Atlas’ list of 150 Most Legendary Restaurants in the World

Why Kozhikode’s Paragon Restaurant is on Taste Atlas’ list of 150 Most Legendary Restaurants in the World

Paragon restaurant in Kozhikode exudes an old world charm and is quite popular even decades after it was founded | Photo Credit: K Ragesh On a ‘festival day’ — Onam, Vishu or Eid — Paragon Restaurant in Kozhikode sells 700 to 1,000 kilograms of biryani. That is high praise from a city that considers biryani […]

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